I've been looking for a truck since 2014, finally decided to get one this year and wound up getting a 2016 F-150 SuperCrew 2WD 2.7EB with 3.31EL rear axle and tow package. I researched the different engines for about 3 months before getting a 2.7EB. Forgive me if I am repeating any threads, if you post any links to BITOG about the 2.7 that would be helpful, but I haven't found much by searching.
I bought in October 2016 with some really outstanding incentives. The used truck market is almost the same as the new market at this time in my area and has been for about a year. I wanted to buy used but with 2012 and up models from Toyota and Ford going for prices that put them within 3-4k I picked new so I could get the 2.7EB that came out in the 2015 model year.
I have enjoyed the truck and it has all the power that I need for a 4DR family hauler / occasional tow rig. My mileage is running 22.2 mpg right now and is impressive because it's in a full size truck at interstate highway speeds more than half the time. I changed the factory fill at 2k and changed again at 5k to put me on schedule. My plan is 5k OCI until UOA tells me different.
So now the question, don't beat me like a rented mule... what oil? Some background to help all the opinion generators decide: I'm in central Texas with mild winters and blistering summers. My daily drive is 72-75 miles round trip and I will tow but it will be 6-10 times a year of an enclosed single axle trailer 5k lbs max. I am getting up to temp and keeping it there for 40-60 minutes each way. Some stop and go (depending on where the wrecks occur) but mostly I keep moving with some slow downs 20-30mph. This is my first turbo engine and I know this is the future and the technology has changed since the earlier models have come out which brings me back to the what oil question.
I understand with direct injection and the boost of twin turbos that there will be oil dilution. How much and when depend on quite a few variables to be sure but won't I be flashing off most of the fuel with the drive I'm doing daily? Manual calls for 5W30 but I would like opinions on 0W40 as either a complete fill or maybe a half and half fill with the 5W30. I am not brand loyal, I buy where the sales are and try to get all I can. I generally buy wallyworld 5qt jugs cause it's a bargain. I have motorcraft filters sitting on the shelf in the garage so I'm set there. The first two oil changes were Mobil 1 and had a little effect on overall mileage but that could have been any number of things. Plus the engine is still in break-in till 10k in my opinion so I will hold off on judging that for now.
So,again is my oil choice sound? And opinions about my blend are welcome. Thanks guys!
I bought in October 2016 with some really outstanding incentives. The used truck market is almost the same as the new market at this time in my area and has been for about a year. I wanted to buy used but with 2012 and up models from Toyota and Ford going for prices that put them within 3-4k I picked new so I could get the 2.7EB that came out in the 2015 model year.
I have enjoyed the truck and it has all the power that I need for a 4DR family hauler / occasional tow rig. My mileage is running 22.2 mpg right now and is impressive because it's in a full size truck at interstate highway speeds more than half the time. I changed the factory fill at 2k and changed again at 5k to put me on schedule. My plan is 5k OCI until UOA tells me different.
So now the question, don't beat me like a rented mule... what oil? Some background to help all the opinion generators decide: I'm in central Texas with mild winters and blistering summers. My daily drive is 72-75 miles round trip and I will tow but it will be 6-10 times a year of an enclosed single axle trailer 5k lbs max. I am getting up to temp and keeping it there for 40-60 minutes each way. Some stop and go (depending on where the wrecks occur) but mostly I keep moving with some slow downs 20-30mph. This is my first turbo engine and I know this is the future and the technology has changed since the earlier models have come out which brings me back to the what oil question.
I understand with direct injection and the boost of twin turbos that there will be oil dilution. How much and when depend on quite a few variables to be sure but won't I be flashing off most of the fuel with the drive I'm doing daily? Manual calls for 5W30 but I would like opinions on 0W40 as either a complete fill or maybe a half and half fill with the 5W30. I am not brand loyal, I buy where the sales are and try to get all I can. I generally buy wallyworld 5qt jugs cause it's a bargain. I have motorcraft filters sitting on the shelf in the garage so I'm set there. The first two oil changes were Mobil 1 and had a little effect on overall mileage but that could have been any number of things. Plus the engine is still in break-in till 10k in my opinion so I will hold off on judging that for now.
So,again is my oil choice sound? And opinions about my blend are welcome. Thanks guys!